Matthew Kroenig

Trita Parsi, Quincy Institute executive vice president and Iran policy critic, and Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council director and former Defense official, debate the recent war in Iran. They clash over whether military strikes were justified. They discuss legitimacy under international law, the role of diplomacy, regional stability, and consequences for Iranian politics and U.S. credibility.

Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center, brings insightful expertise on U.S. foreign policy. He discusses Trump’s mixed but generally positive approach in his second term. Kroenig highlights the 'peace through strength' strategy, emphasizing a decisive response in Venezuela. He connects great-power competition, particularly with China, to tech measures. The conversation covers Trump's fluctuating tone towards Russia, including potential nuclear pressures regarding Ukraine, and explores future U.S. options in the Middle East and North Korea.

Matthew Kroenig, a Georgetown professor and Atlantic Council strategist specializing in nuclear weapons, walks through recent claims of Chinese yield-producing tests. He explains seismic monitoring, how tests can be hidden, the debate over U.S. testing, and the strategic challenge of deterring two peer nuclear powers. Short takes on New START, force sizing, and risks of a renewed arms race.

Matthew Kroenig, a Foreign Policy columnist and senior director at the Scowcroft Center, argues that Trump's removal of Maduro in Venezuela was a justified move due to security threats and Venezuelan suffering. He outlines a cautionary transition plan to stabilize the country without repeating past mistakes like Iraq and Afghanistan. Kroenig also discusses how changes in Venezuela could affect Cuba and emphasizes the strategic importance of U.S. national security efforts in the region. Lastly, they touch on Iran's protests and the risks involved in U.S. intervention.

Join Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council, along with Hoover Institution scholars John Cochrane and H.R. McMaster, as they tackle pressing geopolitical issues. They discuss the rising tensions in the Middle East and the impact of U.S. foreign policy. Kroenig shares insights from his book on Republican strategies and the need to revisit Cold War deterrence. Meanwhile, Cochrane analyzes market instability and trust in government, reflecting on lessons from history amid today's challenges.

Matthew Kroenig, a Republican foreign policy strategist, and Dan Negrea, a thought leader on the new Cold War, argue that a fusion of Reagan and Trump’s foreign policies is essential to counter China's rise. They discuss American foreign policy interests and the importance of prioritizing direct national security over ideological values. The duo highlights the unsustainability of China's economy due to its communist roots and advocates for a robust national defense strategy that intertwines military readiness with domestic policy to strengthen U.S. competitiveness.

Matthew Kroenig discusses the unity in Republican foreign policy, potential Trump 2.0 policies, and comparisons between Trumpism and Reaganism. They explore GOP divisions on Ukraine, China relations, isolationism post-Trump, and implications of a second Trump term for NATO and alliances.

Mariia Zolkina, an expert on Ukraine's geopolitical landscape, joins Democratic strategist Mary Anne Marsh, Republican foreign policy analyst Matthew Kroenig, and military specialist Matthew Saville to discuss the impact of the next U.S. President on the war in Ukraine. They explore President Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’ and its dependence on U.S. support, contrasting the candidates' approaches to aid. The conversation highlights concerns over declining U.S. assistance, Europe’s commitment, and how future U.S. leadership might shape the conflict's resolution.

Former Trump official and national security expert discuss the US-Taiwan relationship and foreign policy. Topics include China's military threats, backing Taiwan in war, FBI counterintelligence measures, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the potential for a Trump-Reagan fusion in conservative foreign policy.

CIA analyst Gail Helt discusses US intelligence strengths and weaknesses. Matthew Kroenig talks about North Korea's nuclear capabilities. Discussions include the challenges of intelligence gathering and a rebuttal to criticism. The podcast also explores a day in the life of a CIA analyst and the importance of deep analysis in intelligence work. Analyzing Russia's invasion of Kiv and lessons for assessing will to fight are also explored.